Humanscale's all new 6G keyboard mechanism

Ultra-Slim. Ultra-Sustainable.
Humanscale’s all new 6G keyboard mechanism takes performance and design to all new levels.
Combining unmatched strength and stability in an ultra-slim profile, the 6G contains 28% less material than similar mechanisms.
And where the environment is concerned, less is so much more.
> Learn more about the 6G (PDF)

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Diffrient Technology Light

Dynamic Design Ideal for Hospitality & Hot-Desking

NEW YORK, March 31, 2009 — Humanscale’s Diffrient Technology Light—a versatile task light integrating two power outlets and an optional data port into its base—is now shipping. An ideal lighting solution for hospitality and “hot-desking” applications, the Diffrient Technology Light by Niels Diffrient combines versatility, energy efficiency, ergonomic function, and engineering precision with handsome good looks.

Based on the design of the award-winning Diffrient Work Light II, the Diffrient Technology Light offers a traditional screw-in socket to accommodate environmentally conscious compact fluorescent bulbs, which use one-fourth the energy of comparable incandescent bulbs, and last ten times longer.

A perfect solution for guestrooms or “hot-desking” environments—shared workspaces utilized by mobile workers—the base of the Diffrient Technology Light features two convenient built-in power outlets and an optional data port, allowing users to charge and access technology on the desktop.

Offering a flexible range of motion and one-touch positioning, the Diffrient Technology Light may be effortlessly positioned to put light exactly where it’s needed, and away from reflective surfaces to reduce glare and the risk of computer vision syndrome—a condition characterized by eyestrain, eye fatigue, dry eyes, blurred vision and headaches. The light also features a sleek, cone-shaped shade for a clean, modern aesthetic. The light ships standard with an 18-watt compact fluorescent bulb and is available in a black or silver finish.

According to research by Cornell University, the Light Right Consortium, and other sources, task lighting has been shown to elevate mood and positively influence productivity. The Diffrient Technology Light also enables lower levels of overhead lighting in office and hospitality environments to promote energy- and cost-savings. In addition, the light contains 90% recycled and recyclable content, and is constructed primarily of recycled aluminum, a material with intrinsic and ever-increasing scrap value to help promote recycling.

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M2 to Revolutionize Dynamic Monitor Arm Category

NEW YORK, March 27, 2009 — Humanscale introduces the M2, an ultra-simple monitor arm that offers a longer life, a more streamlined aesthetic, and a more eco- and value-conscious choice than any current-generation monitor arm. The M2 is an exceptional example of Humanscale’s ongoing quest to simplify designs to benefit the purchasing organization, the user and the environment.  

Integral to the M2’s unique benefits is an automatic spring mechanism. Current-generation adjustable monitor arms utilize a bulky, failure-prone gas cylinder to counterbalance the weight of the monitor. The M2’s automatic spring mechanism offers the same level of dynamic adjustability as a gas cylinder, but eliminates the shortcomings of its clunky predecessors through its sophisticated but simple design.

The many unique benefits of the M2’s spring mech technology include:

• Long life — Gas cylinders have a limited lifespan and will eventually leak pressure. With its failure-proof mechanical spring, the M2 comes with a Forever Warranty.

• Sustainability — With fewer parts and less weight, the M2 requires less raw material and fewer manufacturing processes than similar monitor supports; plus its extended lifespan further limits its carbon footprint.

• Good looks — By eliminating a hefty gas spring, the M2 offers an ultra-thin profile for a more streamlined and contemporary aesthetic to complement the thinner profiles of today’s monitors.

• Value — Fewer parts enables an unmatched price point for a high-performance monitor arm, and the M2’s value is further complemented by its Forever Warranty.

Designed by the Humanscale Design Studio, the M2 accommodates most monitors up to 24” in size (up to 20 pounds), and offers eight inches of dynamic height adjustment and a 20-inch reach. Integrated cable management hides cords within the arm, while interchangeable mounting options include a clamp mount for desk edges or grommets, and a desktop bolt-through mount. The M2 carries a $295 list price and is available in two contemporary finish options: polished aluminum with white accents and silver with black accents.

Made of 52% recycled and 99% recyclable materials, including significant use of 100% recycled aluminum, the M2 ships in 85% recycled packaging and contributes to a number of valuable LEED credits.

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T6 COW Solution Features Improved Cable Management, Sleek New Aesthetic
Posted: humanscale.com Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

T6 Technology Cart

NEW YORK, March 23, 2009 — Humanscale Healthcare will unveil the T6 Point-of-Care Technology Cart at the HIMSS09 Conference & Exhibition. A follow-up to Humanscale’s hailed T5 Technology Cart, the T6 features improved cable management and sleek new aesthetics while teaming unmatched mobility and comfort with a high-performance power system for both laptops and PCs.

Available exclusively through EnovateIT, a leading provider of mobile wireless solutions and a premier global systems integrator for the healthcare industry, Humanscale’s T line of carts provide the first truly ergonomic healthcare computer-on-wheels solution. Extensive research and interviews with regular COW users led to the development of key features of the T5 and T6, including comfort for a wide range of users, ease of mobility, maximum maneuverability in confined spaces, and long-lasting power.

Designed to meet the ergonomic requirements of 99% of users in both sitting and standing postures, the T6’s keyboard, monitor, and work surfaces are each independently adjustable for maximum user comfort. Humanscale’s patented one-touch adjustable keyboard support technology ensures healthy typing and mousing, and dynamic height adjustability operated via foot pedal allows for instant overall changes in the cart’s height.

Offering one of the smallest footprints available, the T6 is designed to ensure effortless maneuverability in tight corridors, around hospital beds, and in other small spaces.

The T6’s energy-conscious and quick-charging internal power system stays cool without a fan, which helps limit the spread of contagions. Available with a 40-amp/hour battery and three outlets, the T6 provides up to twelve hours of continuous use between chargings, depending on the hardware in use. The T6 also features a unique remote power management system that relays battery information to a central location within a healthcare facility, allowing remote monitoring of the device to maximize run time and battery life.

Designed by the Humanscale Design Studio, the T6 contains more than 50% recycled materials and is itself 95% recyclable. Its unique features and sleek design aesthetic are among the many details that complete this innovative cart solution.

For more information about Humanscale products, including the Humanscale Healthcare range of products, please contact Corporate Environments at 610-974-7990.

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Humanscale V3 Station

NEW YORK, February 5, 2009

Humanscale’s V3 Wall Station has earned a 2008 International Design Award in the Medical Furniture category. The artists and entrepreneurs who created and judge iDA strive to recognize and celebrate visionary designers in architecture and interior, fashion, product, and graphic design. 2008 winners were selected from more than 1,000 applicants from 52 countries, and will be featured in the iDA Gallery and at a gala in Los Angeles in March.

The V3 Wall Station is a wall-mounted, track-based technology product for healthcare environments, designed to support a CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Teaming ergonomic comfort and safety with maximum space savings for easy computer access, the V3’s perfectly counterbalanced spring mechanism provides adjustments with less than a pound of force. And unlike traditional wall-mounted arms, which only allow repositioning from a fixed point, the V3’s smooth vertical track enables an unprecedented 51-inch total adjustment range to accommodate 99% of users in both sitting and standing positions.

The V3 offers sleek good looks and a contemporary color palette to complement any medical environment. The device also includes an integrated cable management system that spans the length of the track, and boasts 75% recycled and 95% recyclable content. The V3 will be available in the second quarter of 2009.

Previously, the V3 won a prestigious GOOD DESIGN award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, and will be featured in the GOOD DESIGN show this June in Chicago. It was also recognized by Interior Design magazine’s Best of Year awards.

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